Callahan-Edfast Mortuary

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps 116:15 Heaven just got a little sweeter, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Biggs Zollner, the eldest daughter of Clyde and Josephine Ramsay Biggs, was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on color Sunday, April 11, 1926. She was full of energy and a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, neighbor and friend. Betsy graduated in December of '42 at 16 from Grand Junction High School in the class of '43. She attended Rosemary Hall in Greenwich Connecticut as a prep school and Pine Manor Junior College in Boston and Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts class of '48. After her graduation from...

David Louis Barnard went to Heaven on September 18, 2022 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was 85 years old. David was born on February 19, 1937 to Henry and Addie Barnard in Fairfax, OK. He was a long time resident of Naturita, Colorado. David was a Veteran that proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for Union Carbide for many years. On March 27, 1957 David married the love of his life, Betty Anne Johnson in Lebanon Missouri. They celebrated 65 years together this year. Pop loved his children and grandchildren very much and will be missed. David is survived by his loving wife, Betty Anne Barnard of Naturita, CO. His son Robert Lynn (Bernice) Barnard of Hotchkiss, CO,...

Richard (Dick) Pippenger passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home in Grand Junction Colorado. Dick was born on July 12, 1935 in Lafayette, IN to Gladys (Wise) and Dr. Wayne G. Pippenger. He grew up in the little farm town of Brook, IN and graduated high school from Culver Military Academy in 1953. He married Katharine C. Girndt on August 10, 1963 in Rapid City, SD in the Knollwood Heights EUB church which Dick helped build. Katharine died on August 18, 2012 after a marriage of 49 years to Dick. After serving in the Army, Dick was employed by the Corps of Engineers overseeing construction of Runways, Titan & Minuteman missile silos in Michigan, South Dakota, Wyoming,...

Lola M. Muhr was born on February 21, 1934, to Frank and Naomi Wilson (Babb), on a farm in Arkansas. The family moved to Colorado in her youth and settled in Cotopaxi, CO where she graduated from Cotopaxi High School, playing sports and cheering for the Purple and Gold in 1952. She married Wilfrid Hergott after high school and the couple settled near Hebron, Nebraska. They had 5 boys together Rick (Kathy), Gary (Carol), Ron (Lori), Greg (Brenda) and Lonnie. The marriage ended in the early 80's, but she continued to enjoy a life in Nebraska with family and friends. 'Chasing' her boys in all their activities gave her immense pleasure and pride. They were her life's treasure. Despite...

Rosalie Arruabarrena went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. She was 94. Rosalie was born on February 25, 1928 to Miguel and Manuela (Oyarbide) Echeverria in Baliarrain, Guipuzcoa, Spain. Educated in private schools, she graduated with honors and a degree in business. In 1951 she met the love of her life, Martin Arruabarrena, whom she married at the Basilica of Our Lady of Aranzazu in Onate, Guipuzcoa, Spain. Shortly after, she joined Martin leaving Europe for the USA and settling in Montrose, Colorado where they purchased and operated the Mesa Hotel for 39 years. She always enjoyed helping and meeting new people and quickly made friends with everyone she met, maintaining...

Rev. James Wendall Nylund, 88, passed away peacefully on Sept 14. Please visit www.Callahan-Edfast.com for full obituary.

Rev. James Wendall Nylund, 88, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away peacefully on September 14 from complications of pneumonia. His devoted wife of 48 years, Karol, was by his side. In addition to Karol, Jim will be lovingly remembered by his children: Sally Maude (Tom), Jim Nylund (Lori), Carrie Moore (Jeff), Matthew Nylund, Amy Dryer (Ron), and Russell Dawn (Sharon); his sister Phyllis Turner; his 9 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and ten nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Gladys, his son, Zachary, his brothers-in-law, Warren Turner, Jack Griggs, and Jim Gould, and his sister-in-law, Kathryn Gould. Born and raised in Grand Junction, Jim was a...

Noemi Martinez 80, passed away peacefully in Eckert, Colorado, on September 6, 2022. Noemi Magdalena Martinez was born on January 5, 1942 to Alberto & Maria Urcinia Martinez in Quest, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Grand Junction High School, and a resident of Grand Junction from the age of 5. She was predeceased by her parents Alberto & Maria Urcinia Martinez, her brothers Ben, Able, and Noberto Martinez, her sisters Theresa Martinez and Rose Gomez, and her grandson Devin Beard. Noemi is survived by her husband John Barry Moore, her brother Albert Martinez of Grand Junction. Noemi is survived by her children: Bernice Waters, Laura Stewart, Willis Ball Jr., and David Ball,...

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our Dad, LeRoy Edward McKee on September 4, 2022. He passed away peacefully at the age of 93, in his home with his daughter Tammy by his side. He was born in Edmond, Kansas September 11,1928 to Lloyd Alford McKee and Leta Bishop McKee. They moved from Kansas to the Calhoun- Falcon, Colorado area. Here the family ranched and had a dairy farm. Dad attended Falcon School playing basketball and running track. He was a Falcon High School graduate. He also drove the school bus for the school when he was in high school. He then met the love of his life Esther Ullom Mckee; they were married on February 5, 1951 in Colorado Springs, Co. They were high...

Gary Robert Gates was born in Steamboat Springs, CO on April 8, 1935, to Glen and Dorothy Gates. He died peacefully in his sleep in Palisade, CO on August 30, 2022. Gary married Barbara Lee Finch in July 1955 and went on to have six children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was known as being a hardworking man; from the young age of eight, he was working on the Gates Ranch in Deep Creek, CO. Gary was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, rodeo, golf, and snowmobile. He passed his strong work ethic and appreciation for the outdoors on to his family. He is survived by his sister, Yvonne Brady (Alan) and brother, Jim Gates (Jana); his children, Debbie...

Ruby LaRae Russell, 71, of Fruita, Colorado passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 peacefully at home. Ruby was born March 15, 1951, in Fruita, CO to LeRoy Earl and Dorothy Marie (Beaslin) Russell. She graduated from Fruita High School with the class of 1969. Ruby retired from Fruita City Market in 2013 where she worked as a cashier. Ruby was like her father and never knew a stranger. She loved crocheting, sewing and quilting. If you were one of the many that she made a quilt for you were blessed. Ruby loved her cat, Sambo. She was a past member of International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Altrusa International and Sorosis. Ruby is survived by her mother, Dorothy; sister Kristy...

Born in Delta, Colorado January 25, 1933 Departed August 14, 2022 Memorial Service: Friday 1:00 p.m., September 2, 2022, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Bud passed away before the start of football season. He loved his sports! His passion for sports had a rather unpromising beginning. As a bold and curious 2 year-old, he managed to climb up on a haystack and then fell off, breaking both of his knees. He and his mother were whisked onto the first train to Denver heading for Children's Hospital. Bud spent 6 years there. His doctor put him in leg braces and told him he would never play sports. That proclamation, however, didn't stop Bud. He was able to become the All Conference...

Barbara Ellen Baum, age 83, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Capella of Grand Junction. Barbara was born on January 13, 1939 in Big Springs, TX to Luther Lytle Murray and Virgie Lee Nunn Murray. Barbara spent her childhood in Colton, CA where she graduated from Colton High School. Along with California, she was a former resident of Texas, Oregon, St. Thomas-US Virgin Islands and has been a resident of Grand Junction for the past 21 years. On June 18, 1960, Barbara married her beloved husband Charles Stephen Baum in San Bernardino, CA. Charles passed away on April 23, 2022. Throughout her life, Barbara was a proud Homemaker and member of First United...

Bill Hurd, age 63, collapsed Saturday, August 13, doing one of his favorite activities, bicycling hills. He was our beloved brother, dear husband, loving father, joyful uncle, and steadfast friend. Born on November 1st, 1958 in Perry, IA to Kate and Gene Hurd, he was the seventh of nine children. He attended Iowa State University where he met his wife, Sheila. They were happily married for forty years. After attending Colorado University Law school, they moved to Grand Junction where he practiced law for five years and they had twin sons, Alex and Michael. He then followed his first calling and went to Colorado State University to obtain his MSU. He helped many people through his...

Roger Lewis Walt of Grand Junction CO, passed away on August 11, 2022 at the age of 79. He was born February 15, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Cecil A. Walt and Freda D Huthenstadt. Roger spent his childhood in Grand Junction, graduated from Grand Junction High School, then moved on to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he received his degrees for business and speech. After a stint in Albuquerque, NM, Roger settled in Grand Junction. Roger married his lovely bride, Constance M. Macy, in Denver, Colorado on December 18, 1966. He then served in the U.S. Army about three years from 1967 to 1970. He spent his career in business management while giving some of his free time to the...

on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO at 2pm.

Dean Stout passed away in august 7, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born on July 7, 1946 in Grand Junction. Where he grew up. He was the owner of Dean's Sheet Metal Shop in Grand Junction. His favorite hobbies included; hunting, fishing, camping and working on bobcats. He is preceded in death by His father, Paul Stout and his mother, Mildred Stout. Dean is survived by; daughter, Paula Soltis, grand kids, Ali Riley, Jordan Riley and Kobi Riley. Great grand kids; Ford and Hudson. Daughters; Rose Robers and Misty Cohee. Brother, Melvin Stout. There will be a Celebration of life held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd Grand Junction, Colorado 81505 on Saturday, August 13, 2022...

Linda died peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side. Linda was born and raised in South Dakota, the oldest of four girls. She attended Huron College, where she met Denny at a freshman orientation party in 1956 and were married December 21, 1958, beginning a lifelong adventure. They spent their early married life in Chamberlain, SD before moving to Los Angeles, where Linda supported Denny through graduate school. Afterwards they moved around southern Minnesota where they started their family prior to settling in Grand Junction in 1970, finding their forever home and the community they loved. Linda's proudest achievement was being a mom to four active boys. She was their...

On August 6th, 2022 our beloved, Bobette Denise McCallum, entered into her final rest with her family surrounding her. She was our True North, bright shining light and a force of nature. She will be missed greatly and remembered often. She was born Bobette Denise Murphy on May 31, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Robert Lee and Johnna Lee Murphy. She grew up in Loma, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Douglas McCallum and her parents. Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Her survivors include her children Chris (Julie) McCallum of Grand Junction, Colorado and Tracy McCallum, of Palisade, Colorado. Grand Children, Colton and Devyn...

Michael "Mike" Francis Glynn, 85, passed away on August 2, 2022. Mike was born in 1937 in Waseca, Minnesota. The son of Eugene and Mary Glynn and the oldest of 14. Raised in rural Minnesota, Mike helped with the family farm and the care of his younger siblings. After graduating High School, Mike joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and honorably served his country. In 1961, Mike headed to Colorado to work for Gardner Construction Company helping build I-70 above Palisade. During this time he met the love of his wife Lucille Griffith of Palisade. Mike and Lucille married in 1963 and began their lifelong love as a couple for nearly 59 years. Shortly after they moved to Aspen where Mike began a...

Robert "Bob" Wilcox, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side in Grand Junction, Colorado, on August 2, 2022. Born in Northport, Michigan, during the Great Depression in 1935 to Claude and Christena Wilcox, Bob knew the value of hard work and frugality. At eleven, he earned money picking cherries to pay for an eye exam and glasses rather than ask his parents. After graduating from Northport High School, he briefly attended Michigan College of Mining and Technology. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Bussey, in 1954. He started his family and career in Flint, Michigan, working for 19 years at General Motors as a tool and die machinist and foreman. In...